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Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park is the perfect union of beach and bush.
Located just 70 km north of Bagamoyo and immediately accessible by
paved road from Dar es Salaam, Saadani has recently become a fully
protected national park and is a popular day-trip from beach resorts
scattered along Tanzania’s northern coast. The Wami River, which
passes through Saadani National Park and empties into the Indian
Ocean, hosts a large population of hippos, crocodiles, flamingos,
and many large bird species. Elephants are often viewed bathing and
playing on Saadani’s beach, especially in the early hours of the
morning.
A good choice for visitors based in Dar es Salaam who don’t have
time for longer safaris to visit more remote parks around the
country, Saadani is easily visited on a day trip or short weekend
safari. It’s elephant population frolics in the sands and sometimes
ventures into the crashing surf, which alone makes Saadani one of
the more special and unique parks to visit in Tanzania. |
